Language: English
Published by H. Bailliere, Puvblishr, London, 1857
Seller: Dorley House Books, Inc., Hagerstown, MD, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 128 illustrations on wood, drawn by the author (illustrator). 1st Edition. green c w/moderate wear at extremities, gilt spine titles; lite toning of end papers; 604 clean, unmarked pages/index + publisher's listings.a foundational historical text on non-seed-producing plants and plant-like organisms, covers covers: Taxonomy & Organisms: Classification, morphology, and anatomy of cryptogams, primarily focusing on algae, fungi, lichens, mosses, and ferns; Life Cycles; detailed descriptions of the reproductive structures and developmental stages of these non-flowering organisms; ecological Roles: explanations of their distribution, habitats, and ecological significance, such as their roles in soil formation and nutrient cycling.